Traditional Masks
Sri Lanka has inherited and been influenced by these traditions of mask making and devil dancing mainly from the cities of Kerala and Malabar in India while Sri Lankan artisans have managed to incorporate more decorative techniques and colour in the masks that are manufactured today.
Traditional Masks
Sri Lanka has inherited and been influenced by these traditions of mask making and devil dancing mainly from the cities of Kerala and Malabar in India while Sri Lankan artisans have managed to incorporate more decorative techniques and colour in the masks that are manufactured today.
Traditional Masks
Sri Lanka has inherited and been influenced by these traditions of mask making and devil dancing mainly from the cities of Kerala and Malabar in India while Sri Lankan artisans have managed to incorporate more decorative techniques and colour in the masks that are manufactured today.
Panchanarigathya Mask
The Panchanarigata Mask is a very attractive creation. Several female faces have been created. The Panchanarigata Masks have been described in the descriptive verses as follows:-
Like gataya is glows – in this way the Panchnarigataya has been created
This can be shown as a mask that displays the skills of the craftsman in making beautiful creation. The pat of the mask that is fixed on the face of the dancer is like the face of a beautiful woman. The upper portion resembles a crown. The mask has been designed by show the face of five women together. The local varieties of designs are included in the Panchanari group and this mask is endemic to the Mirissa traditional dance troupe.
Panchanarigathya Mask
Panchanarigathya Mask, crafted with traditional Sri Lankan artistry, represents the graceful Panchanarigathya. Lightweight and detailed, it brings elegance, beauty, and cultural charm to performances and home décor.
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